Rigging Dimensions
The four foretriangle measurements sailmakers need to quote a new suit.
I ?
39.90 ft
J ?
11.50 ft
P ?
45.20 ft
E ?
16.80 ft
Sail Area Breakdown
Calculated from rigging dimensions. Use these as your starting point when ordering a new suit.
| Sail | Area (ft²) | Area (m²) |
|---|---|---|
| MainsailP × E ÷ 2 | 379.7 | 35.3 |
| 100% ForetriangleI × J ÷ 2 | 229.4 | 21.3 |
| 150% GenoaTypical light-air headsail | 344.1 | 32.0 |
| Storm Jib~50% of foretriangle, high-cut | 114.7 | 10.7 |
| Symmetric SpinnakerEstimated from I, J | 825.9 | 76.7 |
| Total Working Sail AreaMain + 100% foretriangle | 609.1 | 56.6 |
Foretriangle Diagram
Drawn to scale from published I, J, P, E measurements — Frac. Sloop (Free Standing) · David Pedrick design
Performance Ratios
How the Freedom 35 Pedrick carries its sail relative to its displacement.
SA/D Ratio
16.4
Moderate — comfortable coastal cruiser, not overcanvassed.
Mast Height (above DWL)
54.5 ft
Clears the 65 ft ICW fixed-bridge standard with room to spare.
Ballast Ratio
31%
Typical cruising ballast — balanced stability underway.
Typical Sail Inventory
What Freedom 35 Pedrick owners usually carry and what's worth buying used vs. new.
Mainsail 379.7 ft²
Dacron cross-cut with 2 reef points is standard. Full-batten is a common upgrade.
Replace new
150% Genoa 344.1 ft²
The workhorse headsail. Most boats have one on a furler by now.
Replace new
110% Working Jib ~252 ft²
Good secondary sail for breezy days — used market is strong.
Buy used
Storm Jib 114.7 ft²
Bright orange recommended. Rarely used, hard to justify new.
Buy used
Asymmetric Spinnaker ~826 ft²
Popular downwind upgrade — easier than symmetric for shorthanded sailing.
Optional
Replacement Cost Estimator
Get a rough price range for a new mainsail and genoa for the Freedom 35 Pedrick — Dacron, laminate, and cruising performance tiers.